Category: News

It is with great sadness that we learned last night of the tragic death of Robbie Livermore. Robbie played for Whitley Bay during some of the club’s greatest years. He was an integral member of the club’s first FA Vase winning squad in 2001/02 and was also a regular member of the Northern League championship...Continue reading

We would like to wish Callum Anderson a very happy 28th birthday today. Callum is a true Bay stalwart, having shown tremendous loyalty to the club over the years. He has currently made a total of 316 appearances and has two FA Vase winners medals, having played in the 2010 and 2011 Wembley Finals. Being...

We are delighted to announce a special celebration that will take place next year to commemorate Whitley Bay’s record breaking hat trick of FA Vase victories at Wembley. The event is the brainchild of Mark Taylor, whose final game was the FA Vase Final in 2009 and later that year was diagnosed with motor neurone...Continue reading

Mick Mulhern has been appointed manager of Whitley Bay FC following the resignation of Andy Gowens on Sunday. Mick steps up from the role of assistant manager, a position he has held since February. Speaking to the club website, Mick said “I am aware that I am filling the boots of a Whitley Bay legend...Continue reading

Andy Gowens has today resigned as manager of Whitley Bay FC. In a statement this afternoon, Chairman Paul McIlduff said “I would like to thank Andy for all his hard work and efforts for the Club since returning to Hillheads in February and would like to offer him our best wishes for the future.” A...Continue reading

Whitley have been drawn away to Ryhope CW in the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup 3rd Round. Ryhope reached this stage of the competition with a victory on penalties at Billingham Synthonia while Whitley beat neighbours North Shields 2-0 at Hillheads. This is the third time the side have met in this competition, the previous...Continue reading

Whitley have signed midfielder Lewis Suddick from neighbours North Shields. Suddick, who turned 21 earlier this week, comes from a well known footballing family who have previous connections at Hillheads. He is the son of Fraser Suddick, who played for the Bay, and nephew of Jarrod Suddick, who was a regular in the Whitley side...Continue reading

Striker Jack Foalle has today signed for Evo-Stik Division One East side Morpeth Town.  Jack, who rejoined Whitley from Bedlington Terriers in the summer, has been in tremendous form this season, scoring 17 goals in 15 appearances, including a record breaking run when he has scored in each of his last ten games. Manager Andy...

There was a good turn out for the Talk-in with Steve Howey at The Seahorse last night (Thursday). A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining evening included stories and anecdotes from Howey’s long career with references to the likes of Kevin Keegan, Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer. There was also an auction of signed NUFC photos...Continue reading

We are delighted to announce that we have signed defender Craig McFarlane for a second spell at Hillheads. Craig was a real fans’ favourite during his previous eight years at the club, winning numerous accolades but most memorably three FA Vase winners medals. Joining from Bedlington Terriers during the 2008/09 season, Craig made a total...Continue reading